Author Lecture: 11a.m. Author of "My Sister the Jew," Ahuva Gray, an African American woman born into a Christian house tells the story of her attraction towards Orthodox Jewry at a private home in Santa Monica. $18. For more information, call (310) 260-9933.

WEDNESDAY/28

Museum of Tolerance: 7 p.m. Book editor Joshua Rubenstein speaks about the murder of the 15 Jews affiliated with the Jewish anti-Fascist Committee. For reservations or more information, call (310) 772-2528.

Barnes & Noble: 7 p.m. A panel of authors, including Suzan E. Hagstrom ("Sara's Children: The Destruction of Chmielnik") will discuss their books and how they relate to World War II. 26751 Aliso Creek Road, Aliso Viejo. For more information, call (949) 362-8027.

Jewish Community Library of Los Angeles: 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Author Ayelet Waldman discusses her book, "The Big Nap," about a mystery-solving mother named Juliet Applebaum and her plight to discover who killed the director of the city's most prestigious pre-school, as part of the Adult Lecture Series. 6505 Wilshire Blvd. For reservations or more information, call (323) 761-8648.

Yiddish Culture Club: Sat., Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m. Poetry reading and musical program to honor the publication of a new book of poetry in Yiddish and English by Professor Sarah Moskovitz. Free (members); $4 (guests). 8339 W. Third St., Los Angeles. For more information, call (310) 454-3687.

Singles

SATURDAY/24

Jewish Singles Meeting Place (30s & 40s): 7 p.m. Dinner at California Pizza Kitchen in Studio City, followed by musical entertainment at the Queen Mary nightclub. For reservations or more information, call

(818) 883-5325.

New Age Singles (55+): Dinner dance, with a buffet featuring chicken, wine, dessert and coffee, music by the Allen Weiss Band and line dancing. $12 (members and men before 8 p.m.); $15 (nonmembers). University Synagogue, 11960 Sunset Blvd., Brentwood. For more information, call (310) 473-1391.

Palos Verdes Singles: 7 p.m. Party at a private home, with live entertainment and a buffet in Redondo Beach. $22. For reservations or more information, call (310) 372-6071.

Elite Jewish Theatre Singles:

8 p.m. Meet to see the musical "Canteen!" including a buffet. $25. For reservations or more information, call (310) 203-1312.

New Start (30-75): Sun., Aug. 5. "A Romantic Evening With the Gatsbys," event with food and drinks. For more information, call (310) 478-3137.

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